Joseph Jeremiah Allen O'CONNOR

O'CONNOR, Al Major - retired RCAF - CAF O'Connor, Joseph Jeremiah Allen (Al) passed away suddenly but peacefully, with family at his side on Sunday, February 1, 2009. He was born in Ottawa on September 21, 1921 to the late Sarah Jane (nee Gollinger) and late James Henry O'Connor. He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Mary O'Connor (nee Androvich). He is survived by his sister Doris Scharf and predeceased by his brothers Kenny, Emmett and Delbert. Survived by his children Patrick (Sheila), Barbara Purrott (Keith), Jim, Cathy and Debbie. Predeceased by two daughters, Peggy O'Connor and Linda Bienia. Grandfather of Kelly, Jeff, Jennifer, Vanessa, Kris, Peggy and Roberto. He will also be remembered by many family and friends, both in Canada and abroad. Allen served in the RCAF from 1941 to 1976, with postings in Marville, France and Lahr, Germany. He retired after serving as medical administrator for the Canadian Forces Europe. Former member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 16. Allen was a parishioner of Holy Cross Parish and past member of the Knights of Columbus. Dad enjoyed many activities and was a member of the Hylands Golf Club, the Ottawa and RA Curling Clubs and the Capital City Chorus to name a few. Heartfelt thanks to the staff of Ottawa 2 West at the Perley Rideau Veteran's Health Centre for their excellent care. Family and friends may pay respects at The Kelly Funeral Home 585 Somerset Street West (Centretown) on Sunday 6-9 p.m. Funeral Monday, February 9, 2009 to Holy Cross Church (685 Walkley Road) for Mass of Christian Funeral at 2:00 p.m., officiated by Fr. Reg MacNeil. Interment at Pinecrest Cemetery. For those who wish, a memorial donation may be made to the charity of your choice. Montgomery Branch #351 Royal Canadian Legion will hold a Veteran's Service of Remembrance Sunday at 7:00 P.M. Published in the Ottawa Citizen from 2/5/2009- 2/7/2009